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stubby extinguisher moss

Encalypta brevipes

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order
Encalyptales (Encalyptales)
Family
Encalyptaceae
Genus
Encalypta
Species
Encalypta brevipes (stubby extinguisher moss)

Names in Other Languages

French petit éteignoir

Similar Species in Encalypta

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alpine extinguisher moss
Encalypta alpina
Least Concern
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Common Extinguisher-moss
Encalypta vulgaris
Vulnerable
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fringed extinguisher moss
Encalypta ciliata
Least Concern
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ribbed extinguisher moss
Encalypta rhaptocarpa
Least Concern
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spiral extinguisher moss
Encalypta procera
Least Concern
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Spiral Extinguisher-Moss
Encalypta streptocarpa
Vulnerable
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White-mouthed Extinguisher-moss
Encalypta brevicolla
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of stubby extinguisher moss?
The scientific name of stubby extinguisher moss is Encalypta brevipes. It belongs to the genus Encalypta.
What is the conservation status of stubby extinguisher moss?
stubby extinguisher moss (Encalypta brevipes) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does stubby extinguisher moss live?
stubby extinguisher moss is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does stubby extinguisher moss belong to?
stubby extinguisher moss (Encalypta brevipes) belongs to the genus Encalypta, which is part of the taxonomic family Encalyptaceae.
What kingdom does stubby extinguisher moss belong to?
stubby extinguisher moss (Encalypta brevipes) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of stubby extinguisher moss?
The closest relatives of stubby extinguisher moss in the genus Encalypta include alpine extinguisher moss, Common Extinguisher-moss, fringed extinguisher moss, ribbed extinguisher moss, spiral extinguisher moss.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Encalypta — 8 Species

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alpine extinguisher moss
Encalypta alpina
LC 🐾
Common Extinguisher-moss
Encalypta vulgaris
VU 🐾
fringed extinguisher moss
Encalypta ciliata
LC 🐾
ribbed extinguisher moss
Encalypta rhaptocarpa
LC 🐾
spiral extinguisher moss
Encalypta procera
LC 🐾
Spiral Extinguisher-Moss
Encalypta streptocarpa
VU
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stubby extinguisher moss
Encalypta brevipes
NT
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White-mouthed Extinguisher-moss
Encalypta brevicolla
LC
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